A Counter-Majoritarian Party And Its Radically Anti-Democratic Plan To Keep Power

It’s little wonder that the Republican Party is embracing counter-majoritarian policies.

Expanding KidsCare Is An Investment That Will Pay Off

For every dollar Arizona invests, we get five more to cover these kids.

Supreme Court Hears Arizona Voting Law Case With National Implications

Critics argue that Arizona laws banning ballot-collection and out-of-precinct voting impose substantial burdens on minority voters.

Ducey Issues Executive Order Requiring Schools To Open

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Wednesday requiring all schools to reopen for in-person learning by March 15.

Zoom Gives Arizonans A Voice At Capitol, But Getting To Speak Isn’t That Simple

In theory, it’s never been easier for Arizonans to have their say at the Legislature. In practice, a procedural hurdle is stopping many.

U.S. Supreme Court Likely To Uphold Arizona Voting Restrictions

The outcome could make it harder to use the Voting Rights Act to sue over legislation that creates obstacles to voting in favor of security.

USDA Halts Land Transfer For Arizona Copper Mine

The Biden administration is pulling back an environmental review that cleared the way for a parcel of federal land held sacred by Apaches.

Supreme Court Could Limit Voting Rights Lawsuits With AZ Case

The justices will hear about Arizona restrictions on ballot collection and another policy that penalizes ballots cast in the wrong precinct.

Confederate Symbols Removed From Arizona In 2020

A Southern Poverty Law Center report shows 168 symbols of the Confederacy were removed nationwide in 2020, including three in Arizona.

Arizona Gun Safety Laws Get ‘F’ On 2020 Scorecard

Despite the pandemic, several states passed new gun safety laws in 2020, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.

Judge Tells Lawmakers Arizona Federal Courts Are Overloaded, Overworked

The federal district court in Arizona has been struggling to keep pace with a staggering civil and criminal caseload in the growing state.

Senators Press Capitol Police On Security Breakdowns Before Jan. 6 Riot

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema joined other senators asking police officials Tuesday how an FBI report warning of violence didn't reach them.

Indian Country Gripped By Haaland Hearing for Cabinet Seat

For Native Americans, Deb Haaland is more than an elected official set to become the first Indigenous secretary of the Interior Department.

As Demand Surges, Advocates Worry Food Stamps Miss Eligible Families

The number of Arizona food stamp recipients has surged in the last year, but advocates worry the program doesn't reach everyone it should.

EPA Awards $220 Million For Uranium Mine Cleanup On Navajo Nation

The Environmental Protection Agency said it will award contracts worth up to $220 million to help clean up abandoned uranium mines.

Court Rules Against Apaches In Their Bid To Halt Copper Mine

A federal judge has rejected a request from a group of Apaches to keep a copper mine from its sacred land.

Hobbs, Other State Officials Discuss 2020 Election ‘Conspiracy Circus’

Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs told a national panel Thursday that the best way to combat election misinformation is with truth.

Apache Make Emotional Appeal To Court To Halt Proposed Copper Mine

Members of Apache Stronghold told a federal district judge in tearful testimony that a proposed copper mine would destroy a “holy place."

AZ Attorney General Sues Over Biden's Deportation Moratorium

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has terminated an agreement with Arizona intended to restrict an overhaul of immigration policy.

Apaches' Fight Over Arizona Copper Mine Goes Before U.S. Court

A federal judge will hear arguments Wednesday from a group of Apaches that has been fighting a proposed copper mine in eastern Arizona.

Northern AZ Lawmaker Leaves To Join Biden Administration

Democratic Rep. Arlando Teller of Chinle announced Monday he was resigning to take a new job with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Advocates, Lawmakers Hail Biden Pledge To Respect Tribal Sovereignty

Native American policy experts and AZ lawmakers welcomed President Joe Biden’s order calling for stronger relations with tribal governments.

GOP Proposal To End Ducey’s COVID Emergency In AZ Advances

GOP lawmakers advanced a measure that would terminate the emergency declaration Gov. Doug Ducey issued last year as the pandemic began.

Mesa ranked no. 41 in the nation for fiscal health.

Mesa needed $717.2 million to get out of the red

Arizona GOP Censures Cindy McCain, Gov. Doug Ducey

The Arizona Republican Party voted Saturday to censure Cindy McCain, Gov. Doug Ducey and former Rep. Jeff Flake for not supporting Trump.

Rep. Andy Biggs' Brothers Denounce Him For Election Challenges

Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs has been castigated by his two brothers over his efforts to cast doubt about President Joe Biden's victory.

Trump Pardons Include 2 People With Ties To Arizona

The 45th president pardoned 140 people in his final hours in office, including some in Arizona.

Distant But Devoted, AZ Biden Supporters Gear Up For Virtual Inauguration

Thousands who would normally have flooded Washington this week were told to stay home due to the coronavirus and security concerns.

Ducey Wants Savings From K-12 Enrollment Decline To Help Students Who Have Fallen Behind In Pandemic

Gov. Doug Ducey plans to use millions of dollars that schools will lose from declining enrollment for programs to help students.

GOP Proposal Would Criminalize ‘Intimidating’ Police, First Responders In AZ

A Republican lawmaker wants to make it a felony to intimate police, firefighters or other first responders.

Dem Lawmakers Ask DOJ To Investigate AZ Republicans Over Capitol Attack

Democrats are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate four Arizona Republicans for their possible role in the riots.

2nd Trump Impeachment: How Arizona's House Delegation Voted

Arizona's congressional delegation split along party lines as the House voted to impeach President Donald Trump for the second time.

Electoral College Count: How Arizona's Delegation Voted

From Gosar to Grijalva, here's how each member of Arizona's congressional delegation voted to count the Nov. 3 Electoral College votes.

Arizona Lawmakers Condemn Protests As U.S. Capitol Breached

As supporters of President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol, Arizona lawmakers from both parties are speaking out against the violence.

U.S. Senate, House Reject Objection To Arizona Election Results

Arizona's election results became the first objection by Republicans during Electoral College vote counting Wednesday ahead of riots.

Democrats Pass Independents, Can’t Overtake GOP In Voter Registration

Arizona Democrats registered more new voters in the last election cycle than any other party, moving ahead of independents.

Arizona Congressional Delegation Mostly Splits On Party Lines Over COVID-19 Vaccine

Members of Arizona’s congressional delegation are deciding largely along partisan lines whether to avail themselves of the early access ...

Tribal Leaders Optimistic About Biden; Haaland Nomination A Good Start

The government may not have a great track record when it comes to Native Americans, but Arizona tribal leaders are hopeful for Biden.

Maricopa County Judge Dismisses Subpoena Lawsuit But Says Senators Can Refile

Arizona state senators made the wrong argument in their lawsuit to force the county to comply with subpoenas, the judge ruled.

Maricopa County Judge Shreds State GOP Lawsuit In Dismissal Ruling

A Maricopa County judge blasted the Arizona Republican Party’s lawsuit challenging procedures for post-election hand counts.